Ducklings with missing down (bald spots)

[NewJourney]

I have had OEGB and they have been healthy little birds Only problem I have had is them flying out of their fencing and getting taken by a predator I only have 1 left now my tiny rooster. Sounds like these little ones got off to a rough start. Hopefully the poultry cell will help.

I have two remaining. The lady who wold them to me sold me sick birds. I'm devastated. I have the older black one, and one of the two mid-sized ones. They are healthier now and have solid poos. I just put them outside in a makeshift enclosure within the main (large fowl) chicken/duck run. This evening after my chickens go to bed I will take them and place them inside the coop and HOPE my ducks will leave them alone. I can try putting them up on a high roost since the larger chicken should be able to jump up. The littler one can't fly yet, it doesn't know how.

As for the ducks, they are growing well. I see more feathering starting. They won't be as naked as they were, which is a blessing. One of them has a tiny adorable pencil eraser-sized crest forming. Oh it's too cute! I'll try to provide update photos soon. I have chicks and ducklings arriving from the hatchery tomorrow and likely the next day. I need to have the brooders prepared for them, so I'm scrambling - like always - to get it done. My ADHD is awful.

 

[TheRealRyanGosling]

I have two remaining. The lady who wold them to me sold me sick birds. I'm devastated. I have the older black one, and one of the two mid-sized ones. They are healthier now and have solid poos. I just put them outside in a makeshift enclosure within the main (large fowl) chicken/duck run. This evening after my chickens go to bed I will take them and place them inside the coop and HOPE my ducks will leave them alone. I can try putting them up on a high roost since the larger chicken should be able to jump up. The littler one can't fly yet, it doesn't know how.

As for the ducks, they are growing well. I see more feathering starting. They won't be as naked as they were, which is a blessing. One of them has a tiny adorable pencil eraser-sized crest forming. Oh it's too cute! I'll try to provide update photos soon. I have chicks and ducklings arriving from the hatchery tomorrow and likely the next day. I need to have the brooders prepared for them, so I'm scrambling - like always - to get it done. My ADHD is awful.

How are your partially nakey babies doing? Any luck? I'd love to see this baby crest you're talking about!

I have a soft spot for crested pekins, they sure do their best to survive with such low genetic support to thrive in some cases. Oh, it just tugs my heart. I have a disabled crested pekin duckling with a massive crest up top (not ideal, thus disability on fleek!) And a crest over her ear. She does real good at times almost able to zoomie as fast as her duckling flock. Her brother Donnie has a petit crest, is super chill, and follows the leader so I assume for him he lacks instinct and confidence rn or slow. Our leader duckling Ryan Gosling, he is the smallest magpie (we think) it was supposed to be black swedish but didnt match the pattern of the other who def looks BS. Ryan, shows everyone what time it is, where to go and how to be a self sufficient duckling. It helps Donnie. He may be a bit slow.

The sweet crested birds deserves all the potential for a quality of life if possible imo if the person feels the call and has the time/wallet to do so. For me I finally decided to experience the husbandry of crested pekins, its a gentle encouraging process when you see them thrive or have good days from our care.
As mentioned above supplements and vitamins/minerals! Most importantly niacin, vit E, B12 and B3, all the B's actually, A, poultry cell, nutridrench are all excellent products for supplemental care. Some evidence suggests excellent nutrition, supplemental care, and water therapy can be beneficial for neurological problems in some reported cases where these ducklings have lived 2 to 10 years. No signs of distress or pain and supervised vet care for preogress check ups. Second opinions. Of course the nutrition is not a guarantee but it's possible. So long as no one suffering, it's definitely rewarding to give extra and allow the disabled buddies a shot.
Shoot, we can build wheelchairs and safe float devices for them. Bubble wrap neck braces. I've seen leg braces online too. Dread lock Scrunchies to lift heavy crests gently, coop designs that are inexpensive and feasible to build with out busting the bank incase you need to protect your crested from pulling and tugging the crest by other flock members. Don't touch the hair do!

All this to say... I'm intrigued by your spontaneous crested babe. After learning about them as a little girl they stole my heart. I Would love to see a photo. And sure hope your hard work paid off. What lucky ducks to have ya. Definitely sounds like it's been a challenge.

Cheers!

 

[NewJourney]

How are your partially nakey babies doing? Any luck? I'd love to see this baby crest you're talking about!

I have a soft spot for crested pekins, they sure do their best to survive with such low genetic support to thrive in some cases. Oh, it just tugs my heart. I have a disabled crested pekin duckling with a massive crest up top (not ideal, thus disability on fleek!) And a crest over her ear. She does real good at times almost able to zoomie as fast as her duckling flock. Her brother Donnie has a petit crest, is super chill, and follows the leader so I assume for him he lacks instinct and confidence rn or slow. Our leader duckling Ryan Gosling, he is the smallest magpie (we think) it was supposed to be black swedish but didnt match the pattern of the other who def looks BS. Ryan, shows everyone what time it is, where to go and how to be a self sufficient duckling. It helps Donnie. He may be a bit slow.

The sweet crested birds deserves all the potential for a quality of life if possible imo if the person feels the call and has the time/wallet to do so. For me I finally decided to experience the husbandry of crested pekins, its a gentle encouraging process when you see them thrive or have good days from our care.
As mentioned above supplements and vitamins/minerals! Most importantly niacin, vit E, B12 and B3, all the B's actually, A, poultry cell, nutridrench are all excellent products for supplemental care. Some evidence suggests excellent nutrition, supplemental care, and water therapy can be beneficial for neurological problems in some reported cases where these ducklings have lived 2 to 10 years. No signs of distress or pain and supervised vet care for preogress check ups. Second opinions. Of course the nutrition is not a guarantee but it's possible. So long as no one suffering, it's definitely rewarding to give extra and allow the disabled buddies a shot.
Shoot, we can build wheelchairs and safe float devices for them. Bubble wrap neck braces. I've seen leg braces online too. Dread lock Scrunchies to lift heavy crests gently, coop designs that are inexpensive and feasible to build with out busting the bank incase you need to protect your crested from pulling and tugging the crest by other flock members. Don't touch the hair do!

All this to say... I'm intrigued by your spontaneous crested babe. After learning about them as a little girl they stole my heart. I Would love to see a photo. And sure hope your hard work paid off. What lucky ducks to have ya. Definitely sounds like it's been a challenge.

Cheers!

They are doing well. They are out of the brooder and safely integrated into my main flock, thankfully. They were in too small of a brooder for them for a long time, so they are playing catch-up on strengthening their legs. I feel bad, but I didn't have a choice at the time.

Here is a video I took a few days ago and just uploaded to YT this morning. I believe the crested duckling to be female, as I hear her quacking. The other two seem to be drakes in behavior. Definitely the khaki/swedish mix is a drake. He will have to join my drake flock when he's older.